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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.61, 4,426.22 and 1,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.61, 4,426.22 and 1,002.96 is: 1,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.61 : 4,426.22 = 1,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.61/4,426.22 = 1,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.61x = 4,426.22 × 1,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.61x = 4,439,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,316.60/2,950.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.54

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